The Macchi C.200 Saetta was one of the first modern Italian monoplanes. It was the third most produced Italian fighter in WWII with a total of 1,153 built.
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Capitani Romani Class Cruisers were produced because there were no units in the Regia Marina able to reach the speed of French Mogador class destroyers.
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The Breda Mod.35, OTO Mod.35 and the SRCM Mod.35 comprised the three types of hand grenade used by Italian forces in World War Two.
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Alberto da Giussano class cruisers were the first in the Condottieri class series. Four cruisers were built by 1930, none of which survived the war.
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The Condottieri Class light cruisers are unique as a class within the Regia Marina. The consisted of five sub-classes with varying armament and armor.
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The San Giorgio is the best known of the two San Giorgio class cruisers. Built before WWI, the San Giorgio defended Tobruk before being scuttled by the crew.
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Italian Aircraft Carriers of World War Two almost became a reality. The Aquila and Sparviero were two carriers under construction for the Regia Marina.
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In March 1943, the Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario made her furious combat debut. This exceptionally designed aircraft performed well in its brief service.
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Introduced in 1938, the Moto Guzzi Alce motorcycle was used in areas such as reconnaissance and convoy escort. The Super Alce replaced the Alce in 1943.
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The Regia Marina Trento Class cruiser comprised of the Trento, Trieste and arguably the Bolzano. It was an imbalaced design sacrificing armor for speed.